保 (Bǎo) — (verb) to protect, to guarantee, to maintain; (noun) a guarantee, warranty
Definition
保 is a short, common verb meaning 'to protect, guarantee, maintain' — usually paired with another verb (保护, 保护, 保险, 保持) rather than used alone. As a noun it means 'guarantee/warranty'; 保证 is a more complete 'promise/assurance'.
verb
to protectto guaranteeto maintain
noun
a guaranteewarranty
Examples
- 。Wǒ huì Bǎo hù nǐ de ān quán.I will protect your safety.
- 。Tā Bǎo zhèng míng tiān jiù néng wán chéng.She guarantees it can be finished tomorrow.
- 。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn yǒu yì nián de zhì liàng Bǎo zhèng.This product has a one-year quality guarantee.
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